{
  "id": 6435645,
  "title": "Nye angrep i Iran – gassprisen til værs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/nye-angrep-i-iran-gassprisen-til-v-rs",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-09T15:32:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/energi-og-klima/i/gkxnm5/nye-angrep-i-iran-gassprisen-til-vaers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "European gas supplies need to be replenished before winter, and gas prices are poised to reach their highest level of the year. The driving force behind this surge is the conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, a key component of this disruption, have been affected. Shehar Aziz, a representative from London Stock Exchange Group, notes an escalation in the Iran conflict this week, with the U.S. attacking five Iranian oil tankers and Iran retaliating by attacking American targets. This could prolong the opening of the Hormuz Strait. On Wednesday, Dutch TTF oil prices soared to 79 euros per megawatt-hour, marking the highest level of the year after closing at 75 euros on Tuesday, setting a record high. This price surge may curb demand in some European countries, with Poland likely to continue purchasing, while Spain and Italy are expected to buy less. Gas prices have also risen in Europe this week, surpassing the 100-dollar barrier for the first time since late July. However, gas prices have been higher before, reaching 340 euros during the 2022 energy crisis, causing electricity and gas prices in Europe and Norway to spike. European gas storage has not been filled as much as it typically is before winter, leading to competition among East Asian and European buyers for liquefied natural gas shipments from the U.S. and elsewhere. East Asia is in a bidding war with Europe for American and West African LNG. Additionally, maintenance plans for Norwegian gas infrastructure to Europe pose a risk, potentially extending the time needed for such maintenance and impacting prices. Norwegian gas deliveries must now cope with the current situation. The U.S. and Israel's war on Iran has been ongoing for several weeks, but it has now escalated into a half-year-long conflict. Many believed the conflict would be resolved before the U.S. midterm elections in November, but time is running short. For the gas market, access to liquefied natural gas from Qatar would provide relief. The group expects Qatar to continue exporting normally next March, but there is a possibility of a delay until next summer. Some gas has already found its way out of the Hormuz Strait, with one LNG tanker from Qatar successfully crossing through Hormuz and heading to Pakistan. Three empty LNG tankers are also en route to Oman. This could signal that Qatar is preparing to increase its exports. Over the past years, Europe has increased its LNG import capacity to reduce its dependence on Russian gas and to secure energy from multiple suppliers. The analyst from London Exchange Group believes that Europe and East Asia will continue to compete for gas shipments beyond the autumn. European storage levels are much lower than usual for this time of year, indicating a fierce bidding war in the coming months. High gas prices may help alleviate the situation by dampening demand in some parts of the world. Many European industries are still struggling with high energy prices, and many have shut down capacity. Persistent high prices could further challenge Europe. The analyst expects measures such as the EU setting maximum temperatures for public buildings or European industry reducing production due to the high cost of gas. Additionally, a case in point is Pakistan's inability to purchase an LNG load because it is too expensive.",
  "summary": "Gassprisen i Europa stiger videre. – Høy nok pris til at det vil dempe etterspørselen i noen…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}